| Aloe plant and its derivative products have played a | | | | acemannan, and mannose derivatives). |
| role in medicine and health care. Aloe is a genus of | | | | Polysaccharides are a type of carbohydrate that |
| plants belonging to the Asphodelaceae family, and is | | | | stimulates skin growth and repair. It also contains |
| related to onions and asparagus. Aloe is a lily-like, | | | | amino acids, lipids, sterols (lupeol, campesterol, and |
| green, and sometimes spiny shrub with very little, if | | | | beta-sitosterol), tannins, enzymes. Mannose |
| any, stem. The Aloe genus appears naturally in Africa, | | | | 6-phosphate is a major sugar component. Aloe latex |
| although many members of the genus are popular | | | | contains compounds known as anthraquinones that |
| houseplants and can be found around the world. The | | | | stimulate the activity of the gastrointestinal tract. |
| most famous member of the genus is Aloe Vera, | | | | The anthraquinones include the hydroxyanthracene |
| known for its medicinal uses and applications. Aloe | | | | derivatives, aloins A and B, barbaloin, isobarbaloin, |
| Vera can be used to heal both internally and | | | | aloectic acid, and emodin. |
| externally. It greatly speeds the healing of many skin | | | | Aloe vera is one of the most widely used substances |
| injuries, including ulcerations, burns, hives and poison | | | | in the world for the treatment of bruises and burns. |
| ivy and also acts as a laxative. The juice from aloe | | | | Aloe Vera has been used medicinally for over 6,000 |
| can be dried into a dark powder composed of | | | | years. Aloe gel is available commercially in a stabilized |
| yellowish granules that are quite bitter to taste. | | | | gel form, incorporated into ointments, creams, and |
| Internal use of Aloe is marketed as a treatment for | | | | lotions. Aloe latex is available in a powdered form or |
| coughs, ulcers, muscle pain, headaches, and even | | | | in 500 mg capsules for use as a laxative. Aloe gel |
| cancer and HIV. The only proven Aloe Vera benefit in | | | | speeds the healing of burns (from fire, sun or |
| internal use is the relief of constipation. Additionally, | | | | radiation) and insect bites, and relieves itching and |
| even in this use, internal use of the plant has a | | | | dandruff. Aloe vera heals third degree burns up to six |
| number of side effects, can cause nausea, and | | | | times faster than traditional medical treatments. The |
| should not be taken by women who may be | | | | aloe vera plant is intentionally a natural herb which is |
| pregnant. Aloe Vera is a cellular regenerator and has | | | | used for both internal and external problems like |
| anti-bacterial and anti-fungal effects. | | | | ulcers, skin rashes, burns etc.One can also have |
| Aloe Vera leaves are smooth and rubbery in touching | | | | kidney problems or severe diarrhea in case of |
| from interior and exterior. The more used part of the | | | | overdose of aloe vera. Aloe vera contains burn |
| aloe plants are their leaves and in particular their | | | | healing effects, anti-inflammatory properties, scar |
| internal transparent gel. Aloe vera is a plant that has | | | | reducing properties and woundsOne can experience |
| wonderful healing and softening properties. Aloe vera | | | | irregular heart beats because of reduction of |
| contains numerous vitamins and minerals, enzymes, | | | | potassium in the blood. Other side effects of aloe |
| amino acids, natural sugars and agents which may be | | | | vera include its internal usage turns the urine pink or |
| anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial. The combination | | | | red. One should take the advice of a health care |
| and balance of the plant's ingredients are what | | | | professional before drinking the juice of aloe vera. |
| purportedly gives it its healing properties. Aloe vera is | | | | Overdose of aloe vera can result into dehydration, |
| a source of energy containing over 200 nutrients, | | | | stomach cramps or intestinal spasms, so one should |
| including 18 amino acids and a variety of vitamins and | | | | follow the instructions for dosage while purchasing |
| minerals. Aloe vera gel consists primarily of water and | | | | the product. |
| polysaccharides (pectins, hemicelluloses, glucomannan, | | | | |